as in improvement
the act or result of making something better
working for the betterment of the lives of working people
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Recent Examples of betterment
Those too impatient for (uncertain) betterment can strengthen their own defenses.
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Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak and Paul Swartz, TIME, 31 July 2024
Good people will band together to further causes for the betterment of all mankind.
—Laurel Donnellan, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
This comes to life in settings like entrepreneurship events where ESO members come together for the betterment of startups.
—Will Freeman, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Reality’s mother, Billie (Connie Britton), a social worker, is likewise committed to the betterment of society, but, as the household’s provider and organizer, she is also committed to getting herself and her children through their days efficiently and effectively.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2024
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Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak and Paul Swartz, TIME, 31 July 2024
Good people will band together to further causes for the betterment of all mankind.
—Laurel Donnellan, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
This comes to life in settings like entrepreneurship events where ESO members come together for the betterment of startups.
—Will Freeman, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Reality’s mother, Billie (Connie Britton), a social worker, is likewise committed to the betterment of society, but, as the household’s provider and organizer, she is also committed to getting herself and her children through their days efficiently and effectively.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for betterment
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Sabonis has shown signs of improvement guarding the pick-and-roll this season, but Ellis’ ball swarming has made his life easier.—
Jared Weiss,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Energy efficiency has improved again with the fourth-gen LG Display OLED, and the company says that color brightness can reach 2,100 nits, which is a 40 percent improvement compared to the prior version.—
Chris Welch,
The Verge,
16 Jan. 2025
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With sleep disorders affecting approximately 70 million Americans and poor sleep linked to serious health risks like heart disease, stroke and cognitive decline, the Tone Buds represent a significant advancement in personal sleep technology.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
12 Jan. 2025
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Over the course of the 20th century, the average American lifespan went from roughly 50 to 80 years because of advancements in antibiotics and vaccines.—
Sheila Jaffe,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2025
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But none of the deals or technological advances have stopped the losses from piling up at the companies building flying cars.—
Michael Liedtke,
The Denver Post,
18 Jan. 2025
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The chatbot is part of the spy agency’s drive to improve the tools available to C.I.A. analysts and its officers in the field, and to better understand adversaries’ technical advances.—
Julian E. Barnes,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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The studio’s approach to development emphasizes transparency with both players and the people funding their games.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
11 Jan. 2025
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Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects help combat chronic (long-lasting) inflammation and oxidative stress, which are often associated with cancer development.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD,
Health,
11 Jan. 2025
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“Betterment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betterment. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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